GS1 · Practice questions
Heritage, history, geography, society
908 questions, with how toppers answered each. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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The reactionary policies of Lord Lytton and the liberal policies of his successor Lord Rippon acted as catalyst in the formation of the Indian National Congress. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Modern Indian HistoryBritish Policies and Their Impact
The White Revolution was most successful in the Western Part of India. Discuss factors for this regional success of the White Revolution.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Human GeographyIndustry
What were the conditions that led to alliance of Khilafat and Non-cooperation movement? Also, discuss the impact of this step on future course of national movement.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Freedom StruggleModern Indian History
How can eco-tourism be used to sustainably harness the potential of tourism industry in India? Discuss the challenges and steps taken by the government in this context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
UrbanizationNatural Resources
In contemporary India, marriage is increasingly perceived as a personal choice rather than a societal obligation. Enumerate the socio-economic forces behind this transformation and assess its potential impact on family structure.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Salient Features
Discuss inter-generational transmission of poverty in India and give recommendations that could be considered useful to combat it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PovertyPopulation
With the help of a map, explain the distribution and characteristic features of different types of forests in India. Highlighting the major causes of deforestation, suggest steps needed to conserve forest resource of the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Natural Resources
Describe various factors responsible for uneven temperature distribution of earth's surface.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climatology
Discuss the impact of local winds on weather and climate.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
ClimatologyWeather Phenomena
The end of the Carnatic wars shifted the priorities of the British East India Company in India. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Modern Indian HistoryBritish Policies and Their Impact
The challenge of unbridled and unbalanced growth of urban spaces in India necessitates reforms in urban planning and capacity. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Urbanization
Imperial rivalries of 18th Century Europe were played out in India as well. Comment in the context of the Carnatic Wars.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Modern Indian HistoryWorld History
The Industrial revolution and French revolution were the dual symbols of radical turns in the 18th century. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
World History
Millets are superfood for the present and future. In this context, mention the advantages of the cultivation of millets as a food crop.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Natural ResourcesClimate Change
The eastern Indian states of Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh are mining hotspots of India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Natural ResourcesIndustry
Identifying the major automobile clusters in India, enumerate the favourable factors for the location of the automobile industry.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
IndustryHuman Geography
Discuss the factors responsible for fanning communal consciousness during the Indian freedom struggle and state its consequences.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Freedom StruggleSecularism
How has the Continental Drift theory influenced our current understanding of the distribution of continents and oceans? Examine within the framework of plate tectonics and geological processes.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Plate tectonicsGeomorphology
"India's diversity is her greatest strength." In light of the statement, explain how diversity has enriched and strengthened Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Diversity of IndiaSalient Features
“Nalanda is a symbol of India's academic heritage and vibrant cultural exchange”. Elucidate with special references to foreign travelers' accounts.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Art and CultureAncient India
How do conventional gender roles and responsibilities make women more susceptible to the impacts of extreme heat conditions? What measures would you suggest reducing these vulnerabilities?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
WomenClimate Change
How does the plate tectonics theory help explain the formation of Himalayas and Deccan Traps?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Plate tectonicsGeophysical Phenomena
Abdur Razzaq Samarqandi: describe city of Vijaynagar and fortification in seven concentric circles.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Medieval IndiaArt and Culture
'Cities are economic powerhouses but they also act as ecological blackholes.' In light of this statement, discuss how the positive and negative aspects of urbanization interact with each other.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
UrbanizationPoverty